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The advice that i would give to myself as a high school senior would be to make sure you get your school work done before anything else. I would also tell myself that it is ok to be different and to that it is ok if at first you find it hard to meet people. I would also make sure to tell myself that school comes before anything else and if you want to have fun do it after your school work is finished. Another piece of advice that I would give myself would be to start projects and papers before the night before they are due. Doing this will help you be able to have a scoial life and not feel overwhelmed.

I would encourage my high school self to get a part time job quicker and to penny-pinch. Pizza is not a once a week necessity, and the cost adds up. I would warn myself that money will be tough and scary, especially when my school screws up financial aid-- but just to stay strong, work hard and just get through it. I have already gained so much knowledge in my field of study, and I will get my degree, which no one can take away from me regardless of my financial troubles. I would also encourage my younger self to socialize more-- working hard is important, but it is important to get out and have fun once in a while, while I still can. Also, I'd tell myself to apply for more scholarships and sooner-- not as easy to get as my guidance counselors said!

I think I was well prepared for college, but I would tell myself to study harder.

Always strive hard for sucess and never give up to fufill your dreams. By giving up you are only cheating yourself and setting yourself back. Don't let others make you stop believing in yourself because if you endeavor you can do so much more than you ever thought possible.

With attending college, I have learned a lot about myself. As a high school senior, I cared about my grades--the numerical value I earned in a course. With completing a year of college so far, I learned that it's not all about the grade but what you take away from a course and how you apply what you learned to the real world. I would tell my high school senior past-self that I should have focused on what I was learning and let the grade later reflect what I have learned. Also, I would have told myself to work more at my job. As a high school senior, I didn't work a lot and didn't save much money to pay my tuition. I do pay my own tuition bills and it has been a lot of effort to work 35-39 hours a week during the summer and 25-30 hours a week while in school to save cash to pay bills. I should have better managed my time. But, I have learned a lot and I have changed how I go about life. I am now very satisfied.

I would have told myself to stay on the ball and not slack off with scholarships. And to get a better job so I could afford to live better. I would have also said to not be afraid to speak up in a class, or go out of my way to do something.

Dear future me, Don't be afraid; jump into the college life with open arms and an open mind! It's a chance to meet new people and change the way you think and feel. Don't worry about what other people think of you, either; they're just jealous of your abilities. They will try to bring you down in any way possible, but don't let them get to you; you are so much stronger then they are. You'll struggle getting through the first year, especially during your first semester abroad in Ireland, but you won't regret it for one moment. You'll make a few new friends here and there, and you'll lose some, too, but others will come back around and into your life in mysterious ways. Your study abroad coordinators will be of much service to you; treat them as you would treat your former high school social worker. They are kind human beings with hearts and lots of love to share. Sincerely, Your future self (P.S. You'll get bullied both semesters; don't let those people get to you. Be strong and hold your head up high and proud)!

Don't give up. It's stressful, but it's worth it.

The college experience has been wonderful for me because I have been able to see and be involved in a different lifestyle . I am a diabetic and was nervous about being away from home and having to deal with the disease on my own, but being in college has forced me to grow up and take responsibility for myself healthwise and personally. I am the first in my very large family to attend college and am very proud of the accomplishments that I have been able to achieve at this point both educational and athletically.

I have gotten many things out of my college experience. One major thing that I have gotten from my college experience is meeting the diversity of new people that Plymouth State University has to offer. Being on the Women's Soccer Team at Plymouth I have met many new foriegn exchange students. Many play on the Men's Soccer Team. I have met people from all over the world and have learned about their language and culture. One player is currently trying to teach me to talk in Swedish. I also got to take an interview with one of the students from India. He could barely speak English but I helped him and just to see him smile because he comprehended what he was even asking me from the survery he was giving made him feel like he had achieved something and learned something new!